Lead Maintenance Inspector

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West Star is the fastest growing maintenance repair organization in the industry. We recognize this is the result of our talented team delivering customer service excellence. We are committed to providing our employees with personal and professional growth opportunities while fostering a culture of respect and well-being with a small company feel.

As a Lead Maintenance Inspector you will manage the performance of operational quality control tasks and ensure adherence to the policies and procedures in the West Star Aviation, "WSA" Repair Station & Quality Control Manual, Customer Maintenance Programs, and Federal Aviation Regulations.

• Review technician assignments and sign offs to ensure technician adherence to Roster Authorizations and Repair Station Authorizations.
• Perform front line, spot checks of technician maintenance activity to ensure adherence to AMM, RSQCM, and customer GMM guidelines, including but not limited to: verify compliance with applicable manuals and procedures.
• Ensure all Repair Station RQC and Operators RII requirements are identified, inspected and documented.
• Engine run/taxi qualification of technicians assigned to run engines or taxi inspections as required.
• Verify satisfactory squawk completion and verify operational checks.
• Spot check verification of technician proficiency and communication with tech support.
• Ensure customer MEL procedures have been complied with, with respect to the maintenance performed; adhere to MEL verification procedures per MQB 2018-02 Rev 1.
• Perform aircraft final walk-around and release, with attention to areas disturbed during maintenance; advise customer via email that the aircraft has been released from West Star Aviation custody.
• Ensure that current Technical Data is used (e.g., Manufacturer manuals, service bulletins, part specifications).
• Follow the Policies and Procedures outlined in the WSA RSQCM; ensure proper tagging, inspection, and identification of parts and components in coordination with maintenance activities.
• Verify that distributed customer requests are carried out as expected, including ensuring proper tech support involvement and MX Net status/updates; monitor Ramp App usage as applicable.
• Perform functions authorized on the Repair Station Roster; reject items or work non-compliant with WSA standards, and reject incomplete or improperly completed work submitted for return to service.
• Hold the release of an aircraft if unsatisfactory conditions are identified that could lead to a quality escape; communicate clearly and effectively in English.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or management.

• Your Education
  A High school diploma or equivalent and Airframe and Powerplant License or Repairman Certificate are required. A valid driver’s license approved for airline travel and/or a valid passport is ideal, but not mandatory. Aircraft specific factory training is preferred.
• Your Experience
  Extensive experience in maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterations with part 43. Proficiency in using inspection equipment and visual inspection aids.
• Your Initiative
  Self-motivated team player able to perform in a fast-paced environment with deadlines and time constraints.
• Your Sense Of Responsibility
  Attend work as scheduled, including overtime and weekend assignments; notify supervisor in advance if unable to work; maintain reliable transportation; perform all work per FAA guidelines; follow company and safety rules; maintain customer-oriented work habits; direct the work and flow of multiple projects; supervise team members; complete work orders and FAA paperwork.

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Airlines and Aviation

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